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  1. RN-BSN Questions

    JBGC4 replied to 2010NRS's topic in General Students

    I'm surprised you didn't need Chem for the ADN program!!! WoW- Can't complain, I loved Chem. I would say wait until school is over. That is what I would do. You will have a hard time finding a...

  2. NET being dc'd??

    JBGC4 replied to Chris99mu's topic in General Students

    My school actually gives out a DET. Diagnostic Entrance Exam. It was just like the NET or HESI or the "others" out there only it did not have a science section. I'm sure they will give something...

  3. All white uniforms? Eek...help!!

    JBGC4 replied to Always_Learning's topic in General Students

    Well, I feel a little lucky now. I thought our uniforms were hideous, but I see otherwise now. We have white tunic collared tops, w/ navy scrub pants. At least the pants are navy. And, doesn't...

  4. How important the 3 checks of 5 rights are for meds!!!

    JBGC4 replied to FE710's topic in General Students

    My instructor was just saying the other day, "you wouldn't believe how many times doctors mess it up." Referring to checking the drugs you aren't familiar

  5. How important the 3 checks of 5 rights are for meds!!!

    JBGC4 replied to FE710's topic in General Students

    We have 6 Rights in our text... the sixth is the Right

  6. Metal Penis??

    JBGC4 replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Students

    Hey- do you remember the movie "Boomerang," and that woman wanted to name her perfume, "Steel lady parts." Ha- What a great way to start my

  7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    JBGC4 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    i would say #6 is extremely

  8. Getting Healthy in Nursing School

    JBGC4 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    This isn't a problem for me. I am a huge fruit and veggie eater as well. I was just offering her something she can carry in her bag w/o spoiling or getting

  9. Are you a competitive Nursing Student?

    JBGC4 replied to VidaUrbana's topic in General Students

    R we playing for blood??? Pun intended! I think competitivness can be useful in the nursing program. Just a little- nothing where you've become someone you hate. But, just enough where it gives...

  10. Can I really do this?? This is what I wanted so why I am so NERVOUS NOW??

    JBGC4 replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way after I got my acceptance letter. I felt sick and scared. How will I pay for it? How will I find time to study, (mother of 2 tods)? Will I be able to clean up vomit- I have a...

  11. Getting Healthy in Nursing School

    JBGC4 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Consume protein and fiber my dear!!! These will help you feel full longer and quicker, all while working on your muscles and improving them while you sit, verses carbs that turn straight to sugar, all...

  12. Nursing is stupid?

    JBGC4 replied to AmandaTheNurse's topic in General Students

    Maybe I shouldn't be laughing but I think what "S" said is so funny! Other people's ignorance is MY bliss! Let me tell ya- "other people's orifice's"- she's a classy one. Clearly, this is no one I...

  13. My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    JBGC4 replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    Ugh- gotcha! Our school inforced a policy where cell phones are not to be seen or they may end up as school property. They may have them in class, in purse, bag or pocket and they MUST be on silent....

  14. need some advice about nursing school!

    JBGC4 replied to sunnysteph87's topic in General Students

    If I were you, being 22 w/ one year left of my BA- I would finish it out. Take this year to look into accelerated BSN programs, apply, etc, etc, and by then, it will be time to start that BSN...

  15. Can anyone tell me { a sophmore in highschool} what i need to become an Ob/Gyn

    JBGC4 replied to DeAsia27's topic in General Students

    I would speak w/ your guidance counselor within your high school. They would be able to lead you in the right direction from where you are starting. They could guide you on what classes you should...

  16. Nursing School and Chain Smoking ;-/

    JBGC4 posted a topic in General Students

    I need to feel like maybe I am not the only one out there!!! I am not a heavy smoker. I smoke a ciggy or two a day. I am NOT lying. Somedays, I don't smoke at all. Sometimes, I won't smoke for a...

  17. Emotionally drained?

    JBGC4 replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in General Students

    When someone in your life, even if only by association, passes on, you begin to think of your own mortality and the mortalilty of your own loved ones. This is natural and why you are feeling even more...

  18. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    JBGC4 replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to add, I don't know that I believe in "the calling," as well. I do however, think you have to "like" what you are doing. It's a crappy feeling to be in a job you

  19. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    JBGC4 replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    Have you ever been a patient yourself or have had a loved one in the hospital? What did you think of the nursing staff? How did they treat you? Could you see a difference in the ones you could tell...

  20. School and a 40 hr work week

    JBGC4 replied to bellatattoogirl's topic in General Students

    Not sure if you have children. I am assuming not. If this is the case, you certainly can do it! I do not work but I do have a husband that works 60-70hours a week and we have two children 2 and 4....

  21. What do you use to carry your 500 books around in?

    JBGC4 replied to bebahloo's topic in General Students

    Hi- I use rolling back-packs. I bought my first from Wal-Mart and it broke from all the heaviness so I broke out the big bucks for a Columbia brand. I googled rolling back packs and it brought me to...

  22. new nursing student/mother of 2/wife needs help with time management

    JBGC4 replied to jcbalat's topic in General Students

    The above posts were perfect!!! I would also think about setting up notecards. This is an easy way to study while you are cooking, sitting at a stop light- heck you can even take them to the grocery...

  23. Anyone attend or have info on SWIC?

    JBGC4 replied to 020405Mama's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey- I am starting this program tomorrow!!!

  24. Convincing a stubborn husband

    JBGC4 replied to blitz1030's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found myself in a similar situation, about the "unhappiness" of not doing what you honestly want to do. After my children were born, I became a stay at home mom. It suited me fine at first but...

  25. Given credit for A&P II , should I take the class????

    JBGC4 replied to rntobe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's my opinion that you should take the course. AnP 2 is more detailed than one and I feel it's more concentrated in the areas you will be handling in the nursing field. Nursing school is hard...